Protecting Unvaccinated Kids – Sanitizing Toys – Alternative Meds for Hip Pain – Non-caffeine Energy Boost – Baby Constipation – Healing Eczema While Breastfeeding This week's edition of "What Would Emily Do” is going to be an itty-bit shorter than usual because I decided to take a break with that crazy looking small human pictured above. Such is the juggling act of this working mom and blogger - sometimes you just gotta … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (5/7 Edition)
My 3 Top Tips For Morning Sickness Relief
Everybody's got advice for pregnant ladies. When it comes to morning sickness relief, expectant mamas have heard it all. Eat some crackers. Hang in there - it's a normal part of pregnancy! Don't suffer, take the drugs. Enjoy it! The more sick you feel, the stronger your pregnancy is. Deal with your resistance to the pregnancy and you'll feel better. Eat some ginger. In another post about morning sickness, I talk … [Read more...] about My 3 Top Tips For Morning Sickness Relief
Get A Beauty Boost With This Surprising Superfood
Earlier today, I was flipping through my copy of The Gelatin Secret, my friend Sylvie's beautiful new ebook. I was planning on writing up a nice post for you on how gelatin can strengthen bones, improve brain function, or heal gut health - all super fascinating stuff. Then I came upon the section on gelatin for beauty... I'll be the first to admit it: I wouldn't mind slowing down the aging process... just a little bit. … [Read more...] about Get A Beauty Boost With This Surprising Superfood
What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)
Natural Remedies for Pain After Birth – Organic Raw Nuts Worth the Cost? – Night Terror Solutions – Refined Coconut Oil Healthy? – Sugar Cravings and ADHD – Alternative Treatment for Uterine Fibroids My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering “What would Emily do” about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)
Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe
In the little town where I grew up, we had an old-school corner store called Krex's ("Krex-zies") that sold all of the typical stuff - magazines, cigarettes, and lots and lots of candy. I have a visceral memory of that little shop, especially when I think of the glass counter filled with Swedish fish, pop rocks, dots, sours, and all of the gummies you could ever imagine. These days a tobacco shop has replaced Krex's, and … [Read more...] about Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe
What Would Emily Do? (4/23 Edition)
Making Homemade Yogurt – Flaxseed Oil During Pregnancy – Baby Acne or Eczema in Newborn – Prenatals for Nursing Mamas – Scoby Hotels – Persistent Cough – Soda Cravings – Hypothyroid Help – Sippy Cup Love – Alternative Treatment for Morning Sickness My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering "What would Emily do" about Real food and holistic health topics. I've created this Q&A to get your questions … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/23 Edition)
Fiery Egg Salad With Homemade Sriracha
I have fond memories of Easter as a kid. My mom would clip branches of a bright yellow blooming forsythia bush for our Easter tree that was adorned with springtime decorations. We dyed eggs, hunted them down, and ate chocolate bunnies and Cadbury mini eggs until we never wanted to eat again. And of course there were hard-boiled eggs for weeks. I was never a big fan of egg salad, mostly because I despised jarred … [Read more...] about Fiery Egg Salad With Homemade Sriracha
Guided Imagery Can Help You Get Pregnant, Sleep Deeper, Be Healthier and Accomplish More
When I was 11, I fell in love with competitive swimming. I had always felt at home in the water, but it was on the swim team that my determination and competitive nature could really thrive. My sophomore year in high school I got a hold of a book on guided imagery for athletes, and used my boom box cassette player to record a tape with my own voice. In addition to hours of training each day, I pre-lived the big race - 100 … [Read more...] about Guided Imagery Can Help You Get Pregnant, Sleep Deeper, Be Healthier and Accomplish More
Soy is Not a Smart Solution for Menopausal Symptom Relief
Call me a scrooge, but I'm not personally a fan of those cynical 'over-the-hill' birthday cards that lament each passing year as an embarrassing inevitability. Having lost my dad to cancer when he was only 57 and I was still a teen, I have a deep respect for the privilege of growing older. While I admittedly am not in love with my new grey hairs and smile lines, I do appreciate the banked life experiences and little sparks … [Read more...] about Soy is Not a Smart Solution for Menopausal Symptom Relief
Alert: Your BPA-Free Plastic Isn’t Safe After All
If you're anything like me, you probably avoid most plastic stuff because it's not only awful for the environment, but can leach hormone disruptors into our water, food, and ultimately, our bodies. Many of these issues have been blamed on a chemical called bisphenol-A (BPA) which can be found in plastic food containers, linings of metal food cans, and even baby bottles and pacifiers. You've probably found some great BPA-free … [Read more...] about Alert: Your BPA-Free Plastic Isn’t Safe After All
Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Yogurt Cream Cheese
Today I'm sharing one of my favorite simple dinner recipes: spaghetti squash Alfredo. This is not your typical Alfredo sauce made with parmesan and butter (and sometimes cream). My version also includes homemade yogurt cream cheese, which adds a delightful tang that makes this dish positively addictive. So much so, that I've been known to eat it for breakfast. Homemade yogurt cream cheese is super simple to make and - … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Yogurt Cream Cheese
How I Finally Lost the Baby Weight (And You Can Too)
Note: I've gotta confess that it feels pretty vulnerable posting a story about my own weight loss and body image issues, and I've been blogging long enough to know that not everyone will agree with or appreciate my experience that I've shared below. To those readers, I wish you the best, and I hope you'll do the same for me. xo Emily Like many modern women I know, I inherited a dysfunctional relationship to body image and … [Read more...] about How I Finally Lost the Baby Weight (And You Can Too)